The 18th International Youth Festival Mladifest – Medjugorje 2007

THE 18th INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL

Mladifest 18 – Medjugorje 2007 - 1th - 6th august 2007

“ Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another"

The 18th International Youth Festival - Mladifest 18 – will take place in Medjugorje from August 1st to August 6th, 2007. The theme of the encounter is, “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another” (Jn 13:34) (“Dear children! Today I call you to love. Little children, love each other with God’s love…The risen Jesus will be with you and you will be His witnesses.” - Message of March 25, 2005 )

This theme is in harmony with the theme of the 22nd World Youth Day, on April 1st (Palm Sunday) in local Churches. Holy Father is addressing his word to young people:

“Everybody feels the longing to love and to be loved. Yet, how difficult it is to love, and how many mistakes and failures have to be reckoned with in love! There are those who even come to doubt that love is possible. But if emotional delusions or lack of affection can cause us to think that love is utopian, an impossible dream, should we then become resigned? No! Love is possible, and the purpose of my message is to help reawaken in each one of you - you who are the future and hope of humanity-, trust in a love that is true, faithful and strong; a love that generates peace and joy; a love that binds people together and allows them to feel free in respect for one another. Let us now go on a journey together in three stages, as we embark on a “discovery” of love.”

PROGRAMME

(Tuesday July 31) 06:00 pm – Rosary07:00 pm - Holy Mass – general rehearsal for the choir and the orchestra (08.00 pm - Adoration - – general rehearsal for the choir and the orchestra)

RECOMMENDATIONS

Things to bring with you: small FM radio with headphones, a Bible and umbrella.

All groups participating in the Youth Prayer meeting: please do not arrange or make plans for any other programs during this week.

The evening prayer programme for all begins with the Rosary at 6 pm followed by Holy Mass at 7 pm.

On arrival in Medjugorje, please register at a registration table set up from 9 am to 6 pm every day; registration will take place throughout the entire week.

DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER SOMETIME DURING THE WEEK WHILE YOU ARE HERE!

ATTENTION

DURING THE TIME OF THE YOUTH FESTIVAL (except on Sunday) THERE WILL BE NO MORNING MASSES FOR PILGRIMS. ALL PILGRIMS WILL ATTEND THE EVENING MASS WITH YOUTH. During the whole Youth Festival, THERE WILL BE SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION.